agriculture

n what seems to be the next wave of liquor-based entrepreneurship, Minnesota's first legal distillery is up and running and producing a unique spirit; White Water Whiskey. Panther Distillery in Osakis, is making history in Minnesota distilling a clear whiskey, aptly named White Water Whiskey...

Despite the drought that parched the rest of the country, 2012 is shaping up as a pleasant surprise for many Minnesota farmers.

The Mississippi River is healthier than it was 40 years ago - but there are still concerns, and improvements to be made. That's the word from the "State of the River Report," presented Friday morning at St. Cloud City Hall.

Jurors have acquitted a Minnesota man accused of violating state laws by running a buying club that distributes raw milk from farmers to consumers. The Hennepin County jury on Thursday acquitted Alvin Schlangen on all counts.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is getting federal help to more quickly trace contaminated food to grocery stores and other distribution points. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants of $600,000 over three years will help the agriculture department quickly remove any contaminated food or recalled products from the marketplace.

German agricultural manufacturer Geringhoff held a news conference in St. Cloud today (Tuesday) to announce plans to come to the city. It will be their first manufacturing plant in North America.

Minnesota gardeners who grow basil for cooking should be aware of a new fungal disease that attacks the herb. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the state's first case of basil downy mildew.

Todd Amenrud is one of the best in the business, and his tips are priceless!

If you were a 4-H'er years ago (like me), you'll be amazed at what those kids are up to now!

As promised, the DNR's Beth Knutson had a lot to tell us about water and what is in it that most of us don't know.